MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY AND GRAVY
Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a great choice for potlucks, too. -Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h5m
Yield 16 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and pepper. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. In a 4-cup measuring cup, mix broth, herbs, lemon peel and juice, and garlic; pour over turkey. Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours, basting occasionally with broth mixture. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey from pan; let stand at least 20 minutes before carving. Skim fat from cooking juices., To freeze: Carve turkey and place in shallow freezer containers. Pour cooking juices over turkey; cool slightly, about 1 hour. Cover and freeze up to 3 months., To serve: Partially thaw turkey in refrigerator overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Transfer turkey and cooking juices to a large baking dish. Pour 1-1/2 cups broth over top. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 165°, 50-60 minutes., To prepare gravy: Remove turkey to a platter, reserving broth mixture; keep warm. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Rebecca Owen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
shehzad bhutta
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious. I'll try brining the turkey next time to see if that helps.
Niya N Myri
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Mental Brand
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The gravy was also very good.
Jan Breadmore
[email protected]The turkey was moist and flavorful, but the gravy was a little too salty for my taste.
Sleeping Cell
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. The gravy was also very good. I will definitely make this again.
Jesse Gichigo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Rayden Bryson
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious. I'll try brining the turkey next time to see if that helps.
Ch abubakkar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The gravy was also very good.
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[email protected]The turkey was moist and flavorful, but the gravy was a little too salty for my taste.
Dylan Dyee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. The gravy was also very good. I will definitely make this again.
Opio Nixson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ibraahim Cade
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious. I'll try brining the turkey next time to see if that helps.
Martins Odagwe
[email protected]I tried this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a disaster. The turkey was dry and the gravy was lumpy. I won't be making this again.
Christian Norman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out great. The gravy was a little too thick for my taste, but that's an easy fix.
Kashem Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always juicy and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Alexus Smythe
[email protected]This turkey and gravy recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.